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1-Up: Nintendo Bringing Back NES Classic Edition Console in 2018

Nintendo company officials confirm they are bringing back the NES Classic Edition console that was discontinued earlier this year

September 12, 2017

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NATIONAL — Gamers, you may have just defeated your toughest level yet and you didn’t need a 1-up to do it. Nintendo company officials confirm they are bringing back the NES Classic Edition console that was discontinued earlier this year. The $60 console was a top-seller when it came out in 2016, quickly selling out in stores across the country…

Doing Downtown Right: Upcoming Events in Fargo’s Downtown

School's back in session and things are heating up as the weather cools down, downtown.

September 12, 2017

Emily Welker,

As things cool down for the official start of fall soon to come, the students are back in classes at NDSU’s downtown campus and things are heating up with entertainment, dining, shopping and business opportunities in Fargo’s downtown area. Downtown Community Partnership’s Nicolette Berge sat down live in-studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker to talk about upcoming events like…

Garth Brooks Week Begins in Sioux Falls, Economic Impact Expected at Over $12 Million

The Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates the local economic impact of Garth Brooks' performances during the next two weekends at $12.5 million

September 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

SIOUX FALLS, SD — When the best-selling male artist of all time comes to town, you know you are about to see the cash roll in. The Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates the local economic impact of Garth Brooks’ performances during the next two weekends at $12.5 million. The singer has nine shows scheduled Sept. 15-17 and…

Demolition Days 2017: A Car Competition With a Twist

Drivers smash compact, stock and limited weld cars into each other

September 9, 2017

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HANKINSON, N.D. — Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. It’s Demolition Days 2017. Compact, stock and limited weld cars smash into each other and whoever is still standing gets $5,000. “It’s kind of just an excuse for people to make a lot of noise and wreck stuff,” said Hankinson firefighter Jordan Krump. Demolition Days has been a part of the Hankinson…

Fall Season: Gay Men’s Chorus of Fargo-Moorhead

The new season is here, and they need new members.

September 8, 2017

Emily Welker,

It’s the start of the new fall and winter concert season for the first gay men’s chorus to hit the region, and they’re opening their doors to all of us. So we at the KVRR Morning Show opened our doors to them — our studio doors, to be exact. To get the scoop on the open house coming this Sunday,…

HOPE Inc. 2017 Fashion Show

Break out the black-tie and see fashion in a whole new light.

September 7, 2017

Emily Welker,

The world of high fashion is finally starting to show us more variety in terms of models with different sizes, shapes and colors, and different physical abilities. Compared to what HOPE Inc.’s been doing for years in the Red River Valley region, though, high fashion is pretty late to the game. For the sixth year, HOPE Inc. is hosting a…

Pet Connection: Meet Oliver

He has a subtle sparkle all his own.

September 7, 2017

Emily Welker,

Diamond In The Ruff pet rescue can sure spot a gem when they see one. This week’s Pet Connection Thursday was a particular treat for the Morning Show’s Emily Welker, because Diamond’s Ryan Keel brought in her very favorite kind of dog to visit with us live in-studio — the kind of dog that’s a little shy at first, but…

Fargo’s Blind Joe Offers Advice on Singing on a National Stage

After getting through a few seasons the Fargo native was sent home but he says the exposure from the show has helped make his dreams come true

September 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND — American Idol auditions are happening in Fargo and one famous singer is telling us what it is like to perform on a national stage. Blind Joe is originally from Fargo and auditioned for the 9th season of NBC’s the Voice. After getting through a few rounds, the Fargo native was sent home, but he said the exposure…

Northern Lights Council: Boy Scouts of America

Recruiting your kid for fun, badges, life-saving lessons and more.

September 6, 2017

Emily Welker,

Fall is nearly upon us, and there may be no better time of year to get your kids outdoors and enjoying life in the Upper Midwest than in the fall season. The folks at the Northern Lights Council of the Boy Scouts of America are starting their recruitment campaign now, and KVRR’s Morning Show welcomed District Coordinator Kevin Mehrer live…

NDSU has a New Tailgating System for Bison Games

Athletics officials added nearly 280 reserved spots in G Lot

September 1, 2017

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FARGO, ND — NDSU’s new tailgating system is hoping to cut long lines for their first Bison football game of the season. Athletics officials added nearly 280 reserved spots in G Lot for the west side of the tailgate area. This is to allow for more reserved parking spots. They say there will still be about 200 general admission spots…